INTRODUCING: WOODEN TAPE
With his second album Wool , released on God Unknown Records, Wooden Tape’s Tim Maycox turns childhood memory into mythology. Described as a “sonic photo album,” Wool drifts through 1970s Liverpool with chiming guitars, woozy synth pads, treated percussion and the warm shimmer of imagination. It’s a record steeped in folklore, family, TV theme tunes, bus rides, market trips, Zorro swords and the hazy amber glow of Ektachrome — a place where personal history becomes somethin
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Dec 9, 2025


INTRODUCING: Televised Mind
Explosive, sharp-witted and impossible to ignore, Televised Mind have stormed out of the Lincoln music scene with a debut EP already championed by BBC 6 Music, Radio X, Apple Music and some of the most respected voices in modern rock. Blending punk urgency with introspective storytelling, the foursome have carved out a reputation for blistering live shows, razor-edged lyricism and hooks that hit as hard as their social commentary. With over 100 shows under their belt and prai
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Dec 9, 2025


Introducing: REIVER
Reiver are a Leeds-based alternative rock band blending the anthemic punch of early-2000s guitar music with the grit, pace, and emotional intensity of modern rock. Drawing comparisons to Paramore, Neck Deep, Twenty One Pilots and more, their sound fuses distorted, hook-driven guitars with immersive synthscapes, all underpinned by lyrics that confront the chaos of the technological age, climate anxiety, and the fragility of being human. Their ethos is simple: write the music t
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Dec 9, 2025


Luan Luan Returns with Shimmering New Single “Northern Lights”
Brighton-based, Madrid-born artist Luan Luan (they/them) returns on December 5th with “Northern Lights” , a luminous new single that blends jazzy dream-pop textures, indie instrumentation, and funk-leaning grooves. The track is an ode to freedom, self-expression, and connection on the dancefloor, capturing the magic of nightlife where nothing matters but the moment itself. Following the warm reception of their previous single “Yellow” , Luan Luan continues to craft immersive
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Dec 8, 2025


Introducing: So, Reverie
Their latest single “Close My Eyes” , the first taste of their forthcoming EP due in 2026. Consisting of Andy Power (Guitar/Vocals) and Cain Garcia (Guitar/Drums) , the band’s tight-knit creative partnership has been forged through years of musical exploration, heartbreak, and discovery. Drawing on influences from The Cure, New Order, and Bloc Party to contemporary acts like DIIV and Bleach Lab, So, Reverie combine post-punk energy with jangly indie textures and shoegaze-ins
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Dec 8, 2025


Lucy Kruger & The Lost Boys Announce New Single “Woolf” — Seventh Studio Album Pale Bloom Set for February 2026 + UK Tour Revealed
Berlin-based art-rock shapeshifters Lucy Kruger & The Lost Boys return on December 5th with “Woolf” , the spellbinding third single from their forthcoming seventh studio album Pale Bloom , out February 13th 2026 via Unique Records . Renowned for their dark, immersive soundscapes, the band continues to push their sonic world outward. “Woolf” opens with intimate, fragile vocals before blooming into a rush of layered harmonies, driving guitars and viola. Kruger’s voice fractu
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Dec 8, 2025
Sarah Power Announces Debut EP In The Shadows, Out December 5th
Irish composer, pianist, and producer Sarah Power steps into the spotlight with her debut EP In The Shadows , arriving December 5th. After more than a decade shaping acclaimed film and television soundtracks, Power now unveils her own richly atmospheric world — a blend of felted piano, layered strings, and cinematic electronic textures. Power’s work has featured across major projects including This Town (BBC, Steven Knight), Swift Justice (The New Yorker, Emmy-nominated),
BabyStep Magazine
Dec 5, 2025


Sam WOLFE Ignites a New Era with ‘Swipe Right’ and ‘The Party’
Fresh off millions of streams and support from some of the biggest names in dance music, Sam WOLFE is stepping into a massive new chapter. His debut on Oliver Heldens’ Heldeep Records with ‘Swipe Right’ signals a bold evolution — a fierce fusion of peak-time techno and driving tech house that’s already been turning heads in his live sets. Add to that his explosive new release ‘The Party’ on HILOMATIK, and Sam is proving why he’s fast becoming one of techno’s most electrif
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Dec 5, 2025


Quiet Man RELEASES New Single ‘Closer To The Edge’ — Out December 5th
Rising Scottish artist Quiet Man returns on December 5th with ‘Closer To The Edge’ , an intimate and emotionally charged new single that marks a pivotal moment in his fast-building trajectory. The track arrives as he continues to gain momentum through BBC Introducing , standout sets at Pitchfork Paris, Live at Leeds and SWN , and a sold-out Glasgow headline . With his recent nomination for BBC Introducing’s Scottish Act of the Year 2025 , ‘Closer To The Edge’ lands at the p
BabyStep Magazine
Dec 5, 2025
FOUR TET RETURNS TO KRANKBROTHER’S FINSBURY PARK TAKEOVER
The Grammy-nominated producer — one of the most consistently forward-thinking figures in global electronic music — will take to the Krankbrother stage for the fourth consecutive year, curating a full day of boundary-pushing sounds and exceptional talent. Four Tet will open proceedings with handpicked DJs, musicians, and long-time collaborators, setting the tone for an outdoor celebration unlike any other. The day will culminate in an exclusive, extended four-hour headline set
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